Sixteen years after we left him, the Marquess of Rockingham is back. After North failed to pacify the colonies with either diplomacy or force, Rockingham was once again offered the reins of government...

The UK sure loves speculation about prime ministers. So here’s some more! But who makes the finest – Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Jane Horrocks or Alan B’Stard?

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The American War of Independence

They might not have been bigger than Jesus, but they certainly were bigger than Robert Walpole, William Pitt, or Harold Wilson: they were "The Beatles". In this very special episode, Abram takes the m...

...........I spoke too soon. This has taken an unexpected turn: by a SINGLE VOTE, Marie Antoinette has defeated Stede Bonnet. Can she out-chutzpah the dread pirate Blackbeard? This round will close a...

It's late, I know! I got distracted by bookstores. Anyhoodle this is clearly headed in a hilarious direction and I can't wait to see the commentary from all you delightful weirdos. This round will...

North reaches the top

The field is rapidly narrowing, and I think nobody will be surprised to see that the pirates are doing well. That said, they're going to have to start facing off against each other... This round will...

Pitted Against the French